Values & Virtues
Heart Berry Bling
On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny ...
We Dream Medicine Dreams
From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter.
When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather ...
Stand Like a Cedar
When you go for a walk in nature, who do you see? What do you hear?
Award-winning storyteller Nicola I. Campbell shows what it means to “stand like a cedar” on this beautiful journey of discovery through ...
Ispík kákí péyakoyak/When We Were Alone
A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time ...
Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown ...
Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair
Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean?
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong ...
Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. ...
Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—can find eagle feathers in Ade’s truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard’s bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives’ homes. ...
Amik Loves School
A Story of Wisdom
Amik tells Moshoom about his wonderful school. Then his grandfather tells him about the residential school he went to, so different from Amik's school, so Amik has an idea. ..
Amik Loves School is one ...
Misaabe's Stories
A Story of Honesty
Misaabe tells great stories—about trolls, and x-ray glasses, and secret agents, and his super-exciting life. But is real life so bad?
Misaabe’s Stories is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. ...